Chicken Pesto Orzo Salad

Lunch

Chicken Pesto Orzo Salad

400kcal
36gprotein
10 minprep
12 mincook
2servings
Easy

Grilled chicken with orzo pasta, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and rocket. A satisfying Italian-inspired salad that's great for meal prep.

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (150g each)
  • 150g orzo pasta
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 50g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups rocket
  • 30g Parmesan, shaved
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Cook orzo per packet, drain.

  2. 2

    Season and grill chicken 5–6 min per side. Slice.

  3. 3

    Toss warm orzo with pesto.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, rocket, and chicken.

  5. 5

    Top with Parmesan.

Tip: Orzo is a small pasta that cooks quickly and absorbs flavours well; using wholemeal orzo increases fibre content.

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